Freshwater Charter Middle vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater Charter Middle
Eureka · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
51 students
Garfield Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
73 students
| Measure | Freshwater Charter Middle Eureka, California | Garfield Elementary Eureka, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #169 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #3890 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 51 | 73 |
| Enrollment | 51 | 73 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 69.5% |
| city | Eureka | Eureka |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 73.3).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 74.5%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 47.1%).
- •Garfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 25.5).
- •Garfield Elementary is the larger school with 73 students compared with 51.
- •Freshwater Charter Middle is a charter school while Garfield Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freshwater Charter Middle better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 73.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Freshwater Charter Middle and Garfield Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Eureka and Eureka in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freshwater Charter Middle: 51. Garfield Elementary: 73. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freshwater Charter Middle and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Freshwater Charter Middle is unranked and Garfield Elementary is 169th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).